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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Explore a selection of Gifts of State in the Museum collection.

As the nation’s highest official, the President accepts gifts on behalf of the United States of America. Presents from foreign governments continue a rich diplomatic tradition of exchange between heads of state that goes back centuries. The presentation of ceremonial gifts is an important element in the language of diplomacy.

The Museum collection includes many state gifts from dozens of nations around the globe that were presented to President Roosevelt.

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MO 1941.3.147: George Washington. Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Lib…
George Washington and His Times Series
MO 1941.3.128-165
Arthur Szyk
1930-1932
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Rider and Buffalo Sculpture
MO 1941.4.25
Unknown
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Pamir
MO 1941.7.119
Unknown
20th century
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Glass Vase
MO 1941.8.64
Gunnel Gustafsson
1937
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Crystal Vase
MO 1941.8.65
Orrefors
1938
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Demitasse Coffee Set
MO 1941.8.66
David-Andersen
ca. 1931
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British Royal Visit Commemorative Medal
MO 1941.41.75
Percy Metcalfe
1939
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Nasca Double-Spout Bottle
MO 1942.348.71
Nasca Culture
c. 100 BC - 800
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Nasca Double-Spout Bottle
MO 1942.348.72
Nasca Culture
c. 100 BC - 800
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Nasca Double-Spout Bottle
MO 1942.348.73
Nasca Culture
c. 100 BC - 800
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Nasca Double-Spout Bottle
MO 1942.348.74
Nasca Culture
c. 100 BC - 800
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Nasca Double-Spout Bottle
MO 1942.348.75
Nasca Culture
c. 100 BC - 800
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